What is embodied intelligence?

Embodied intelligence (also called physical AI) refers to AI systems that can perceive, reason about, and interact with the physical world through a body or embodiment, such as humanoid robots, robotic arms, and autonomous vehicles.

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Humanoid robots are robots designed to resemble and mimic the human body form and movements. They are being developed for applications in manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and domestic assistance.

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China has become a global leader in embodied AI through massive government investment, rapid deployment of humanoid robots in manufacturing, breakthroughs in dexterous manipulation, and a growing ecosystem of startups like AGIBOT and StarDust Era.

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FundingMay 7, 2026by Embodied Global

China Humanoid Robotics Seven Dragons Raise Over 15B Yuan

Humanoid Robotics China Funding Seven Dragons Unitree

Chinas humanoid robotics industry has entered a critical commercialization phase as the seven leading companies - known as the Seven Dragons - have raised over 15 billion yuan in funding.

The Seven Dragons Portfolio

The group includes [Unitree](/companies/unitree-robotics) Technology, Fourier Intelligence, Galaxy General, Agile Robots, Dyna Robotics, Accelerated Evolution, and Leju Intelligence. [Unitree](/companies/unitree-robotics) leads with 2025 revenue of 1.708 billion yuan, having filed for STAR Market IPO with a target valuation of 42 billion yuan.

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